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From the start of the pandemic, experts have shared their concerns about the impact of coronavirus on animals.
And while scientists say there is currently no evidence that animals play a significant role in spreading the disease to people, infections have been confirmed in various species worldwide.
These include dogs, cats, apes and even mink.
To address these infections, scientists are developing Covid-19 vaccines that are specially designed for animals. On Wednesday, Russia announced it had registered what it said was the world s first animal-specific jab.
But are these really necessary? Here s what we know so far.
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